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“It is the task of San shamans to activate their supernatural potency, to cause it to ‘boil’ up their spines until it explodes in their heads and takes them off to the spirit realms – that is, they enter a state of trance at the far end of the intensified trajectory.” quote by James David Lewis-Williams
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““It is the task of San shamans to activate their supernatural potency, to cause it to ‘boil’ up their spines until it explodes in their heads and takes them off to the spirit realms – that is, they enter a state of trance at the far end of the intensified trajectory.””

James David Lewis-Williams

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Shamans intensify inner energy until it erupts, leading to trance and spiritual journeys.

In simple terms: Shamans build inner power to reach altered states.

Key Takeaway

Explore meditative focus.

Themes

spirituality ritual psychology

Mood

mystical introspective

Type

cultural spiritual

When to use this quote

  • rituals
  • personal development
  • creative inspiration
  • counseling

Key Concepts

altered states energy work

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you safely explore altered states?
  • What rituals ground you?
A Different Perspective

Such intense practices may be unsafe without guidance.

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